It was as a young adult that Yemaya Maurer, coauthor of AMC Guide to Winter Hiking & Camping, became aware of the pleasures of traveling through a winter landscape and mourned … Read more
kids and nature
Squirrel vs. Bird Feeder: Think Like a Kid
Playing the free Squirrel vs. Bird Feeder app can teach you a lot about yourself – and the kids in your life. Read more
Funniest Moments in “Dear Ranger Rick” History
Kids say the darndest things. Especially in Ranger Rick magazine, where kids have been writing in to their favorite raccoon since the first “Dear Ranger Rick” column appeared in November … Read more
Bundle Up and Be Out There!
This winter, Be Out There is encouraging you to get outdoors with your kids! Traditionally, conversation about the weather is what most people would call small talk: informal and unimportant. … Read more
Your New Year’s Resolution To Get Outside More – 26 Ideas from A-Z
Here’s a resolution that can help you lose weight, connect more with your kids or grandkids, and feel more at peace. You can do this – just get outside for … Read more
Choosing a Wildlife-Friendly Christmas Tree
Decorating with evergreen trees, wreaths, and garland is a beloved holiday tradition. They are decorated with lights and ornaments, become backdrops for annual family photos, and serve as a traditional … Read more
Three Wildlife-Friendly New Year’s Resolutions
It’s time to set that New Year’s Resolution–For 2014, think Wildlife! Tis the season, where everyone is mulling over clever New Year’s resolutions—fresh ones, ones not too outrageous and out … Read more
Weekly News Roundup: December 20, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Naughty or Nice? Will Congress help wildlife with a Sodsaver provision in the farm bill? Eco-Schools Goes the Extra Mile. Ten NYC … Read more
Working to Connect Youth with Nature
Guest post by Ruby Lyon I joined National Wildlife Federation’s Emerging Leaders Initiative, with a goal of both addressing urban “green” development while also fostering an appreciation for this development … Read more
Weekly News Roundup-December 13, 2013
What’s happening at National Wildlife Federation this week? Gifts for Kids Who Love Animals. Give the gift of conservation! Bring Back Bison! America’s iconic bovine needs your help. Silencing a … Read more
